College & University Information

Four Year University Application Process

Four year universities require students to take the SAT and/or the ACT as part of the application process. Plan to take the SAT or ACT in May or June of your junior year. This allows time to retake the test in the fall of your senior year, if necessary.

If you need a transcript, create an account at parchment.com where you can order and send your transcripts directly. Students are responsible for getting their transcript to their colleges.

For specific WA college and university entry requirements, visit the above websites. To
better understand what type of high school classes and courses students
should be taking to enter a 4-year WA college or university check out College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) and visit the WA Student Achievement Council's website at www.wsac.wa.gov.

Two Year Colleges

To explore career and technical programs at WA state 2-year colleges explore this site: www.sbctc.ctc.edu.
Community colleges do not require the SAT or ACT tests, but students
will need to take a placement test through the college. Consult the
website of the college you wish to attend to find out how to take the
test.

College Planning Timeline

Junior Year - Throughout the junior year students should begin researching colleges and programs they would like to apply to and attend. College fairs such as the NACAC College Fair in Seattle can help students get a better idea of what schools they might be interested in attending. Visiting college campuses is also a great way to decide on what schools to apply to and attend.

Common ApplicationOver 600 colleges use the Common App as part of their application process. Complete it online at www.commonapp.org. There is a counselor and teacher evaluation component, so ensure you provide your counselor and teacher(s) with 3 to 4 weeks and the appropriate information to write an evaluation (see Guidelines and Data for Letters of Rec.).NCAA Eligibility CenterFuture college athletes (Div. I and II schools) should sign up through the NCAA to be eligible to play sports in college.Military AcademiesInterested in the military academies? Learn more about the appointment process: here.

Kingston High School

The North Kitsap School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination can be directed to the district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinator and/or the 504 Coordinator: Address - 18360 Caldart Ave NE, Poulsbo WA 98370 and Phone - (360) 396-3001.